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Healing, Spiritual Purposes Drive Many Veterans’ Use of Psychedelics

Most U.S. military veterans who have used psychedelics reported in a recent study that they pursued the substances for healing or spiritual exploration, and over 80% said they benefited from the experience – even those who had challenging outcomes.
6-Nov-2024 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

At the Top of the World, Lead Pollution Reaches Even Pristine Glaciers

Human activities have led to the pollution of some of the remotest places in the world, a new study shows.
5-Nov-2024 10:30 AM EST Add to Favorites

New Findings on Animal Viruses with Potential to Infect Humans

Scientists investigating animal viruses with potential to infect humans have identified a critical protein that could enable spillover of a family of organisms called arteriviruses.
31-Oct-2024 12:20 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Keto Diet, Supplements May Restart Stalled Menstruation

Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto diet or supplements may help put irregular menstrual cycles back on schedule or even restart a period that appears to have stalled for good, new research suggests.
30-Oct-2024 12:20 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Responsible AI Practices Help Companies Create Value

Corporate efforts to use artificial intelligence in a more socially responsible way have a surprising benefit – they can often improve product quality, according to a national survey of company officials.
25-Oct-2024 9:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Stopping Surprise Ambulance Bills a Tough Policy Puzzle

Figuring out how to protect Americans from surprise, expensive out-of-network emergency ambulance bills is a complicated task, new research from The Ohio State University shows. A study examining a New York law aimed at preventing these unexpected,...
24-Oct-2024 8:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

A Simpler, More Efficient Device for Harvesting Water From the Air

A new type of prototype water harvester promises to be simpler and more efficient than traditional variations of the device at pulling drinking water from the air, a new study suggests.
23-Oct-2024 8:35 AM EDT Add to Favorites

A 37% Drop in Overdose Deaths From Drugs Mixed with Opioids – Fentanyl Included

Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine, according to the results of a large...
21-Oct-2024 11:55 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Could Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally be an “October surprise?” Expert says it may impact late-deciding voters.

28-Oct-2024 3:05 PM EDT

Eclipse folk tales show different relationships between people and the sun

In preparation for this year’s eclipse on April 8, an Ohio State expert dug deep into folklore indexes to see what common motifs have been used to explain the phenomenon. A common one: the sun being consumed by a creature.
22-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EDT